Lago di Caldonazzo
| Lago di Caldonazzo | |
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  Lago di Caldonazzo | |
| Location | Trentino |
| Coordinates | 46°01′08″N 11°14′32″E / 46.01889°N 11.24222°ECoordinates: 46°01′08″N 11°14′32″E / 46.01889°N 11.24222°E |
| Primary inflows | Torrente Mandola |
| Primary outflows | Brenta |
| Basin countries | Italy |
| Surface area | 5.38 km2 (2.08 sq mi) |
| Surface elevation | 449 m (1,473 ft) |
Lago di Caldonazzo is a lake in Trentino, Italy. At an elevation of 449 m, its surface area is 5.38 km². It is located in the valley communities of Alta Valsugana e Bersntol.
Water sports like the canoe, the sail, wind surfing and water skiing is famous on the lake. The lake has played an important role; it was, and still is, the "training ground" for Thomas Degasperi, water skier Trentino specialist in the discipline slalom, current European and world champion.
Events[]
Many events take place on the lake, especially during the summer.
- The most important is the Palio dei Draghi or Dragon Boat, a competition between boats driven by many rowers. The boats are vaguely reminiscent of the shape of dragons, hence the name of the race.
- Every year on August 14, a fireworks display is organised to celebrate Ferragosto.
- National Youth of canoe is hosted every year in the last weekend of August.
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